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Little Rock, Arkansas – A multi-convicted felon from Arkansas will spend 15 years in federal prison after authorities discovered a loaded firearm and illegal pills during a traffic stop in Little Rock. Federal prosecutors announced that Devin Adams, 32, of Alexander, was sentenced to 180 months in prison for...

West Memphis, Arkansas – Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a major settlement with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree entities tied to a rat-infested distribution center in West Memphis that federal investigators said operated under unsanitary conditions for years while shipping products to stores across multi

Hailed by officials and economic developers as a boon to the state, data center projects heading to Arkansas are facing increasing scrutiny and calls for local regulations. Since an overhaul of energy permitting laws credited with luring more data centers was enacted last year, companies have announced plans for five s

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says this year’s sampling efforts show a healthy and promising walleye population at Norfork Lake. Fisheries biologists conducted annual spring sampling when water temperatures reached between 50 and 55 degrees. Crews used gill nets and nighttime electrofishing to evaluate the lake

Everyone knows freshwater mussels for their pearls, but did you know they used to be the backbone of the fashion industry?. Before plastic took over, most buttons were crafted from mussel shells! The beautiful nacre (the iridescent inside of the shell) can vary from classic pearl white, to light pink or purple.

SHERWOOD, Ark. – Police in Sherwood are searching for a runaway teen who they said went missing on Thursday. Sherwood Police Department officials said Nathan Byrd ran away from a home in the area of Sherwood Avenue on May 21, 2026. Police said he is approximately 13 years old.

The development, known as Return to the Land, sits on 160 acres near Ravenden. Its organizers have openly described membership rules that limit access to white, heterosexual Christians. A Missouri woman named Michelle Walker filed suit on May 20, 2026, in the Eastern District of Arkansas, claiming the group turned her

Lexi McClelland met Mary as a second grader. Now this Arkansas teacher adopts foster student stories like theirs are inspiring families across the US. The post Arkansas Teacher Adopts Foster Student Who Burst Into Her Classroom Singing appeared first on Happilynews.com .

Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on their name.

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for May 22, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Much of this information c